Strawberry Cream Cold Latte (Printable)
Sweet strawberries meet creamy milk and chilled coffee for a cooling summer treat.
# What You Need:
→ Strawberry Base
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Milk & Cream
04 - 1 cup cold whole milk
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Coffee
06 - 1/2 cup cold brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
→ To Serve
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
08 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
09 - Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes until strawberries soften and release their juices. Let cool, then blend until smooth. Strain if desired for a seedless puree.
02 - In a shaker or large glass, combine the strawberry puree, cold milk, and heavy cream. Stir well until fully incorporated.
03 - Add ice cubes to two tall glasses. Pour the strawberry cream mixture evenly over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
04 - Slowly pour the cold brewed coffee over the top of each glass to create a marbled effect. Pour gently to maintain distinct layers.
05 - Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The way the sweet strawberry puree swirls into the coffee makes each sip look like a fancy café drink
- It comes together in ten minutes flat which means you can impress guests without actually trying hard
02 -
- I once forgot to strain the puree and ended up with seeds stuck in my teeth the entire afternoon so learn from my mistake
- The coffee must be completely cold or else it will weirdly curdle the cream and ruin the whole texture
03 -
- Use a clear glass so you can see that beautiful marbled effect before you stir it all together
- If the coffee and cream are not layering right try pouring the coffee over the back of a spoon held just above the surface